Wellness Rooms are spaces for students to practice self-regulation and stress management in order to be better prepared to learn. The purpose of a student's wellness room visit is: Come to Calm, Return to Learn
Guiding Principles for Wellness Rooms
- Students have opportunities for self-directed self-regulation
- The space is available to all students (Tier 1)
- Student’s time is limited, supervised, and non-punitive
- The school community understands the purpose, role, and appropriate use of the space
District Support
In Jordan District, our Wellness Team supports Wellness Room implementation by:
- Coordinating funds with Jordan Education Foundation (JEF) or other donors to get started or refresh existing rooms
- Hosting a quarterly PLC with Wellness Room facilitators
- Training students, staff, and community on Wellness Room use and implementation
- Collecting data and analyzing reports
- Consultation on best practices
Have questions or need additional support? Contact Jodee Packer.
What is a Wellness Room?
What it is:
- An educational space for all students
- An opportunity for self-regulation
- A break from triggers or over-simulation
- A dedicated space to practice skills
- A dedicated space to reset
- Focused on returning to learn
What it isn't:
- A consequence or reward
- Forced or punitive
- Group counseling, therapy, or medication
- A space to waste time
- An alternate location for lunch or recess
- A distraction or excuse from learning